38 Supplies 
SUPPLIES FOR THE GROWER 
AUFOB. ~~ DLANT BANDS — *:. ‘tous 
Grow All Your Plants, Seeds, and Cuttings This Modern Way 
STAPLED WOOD PLANT BANDS 
If in the market for 50,000 or over, write for special prices. Sturdy plant 
bands made of cottonwood, securely fastened with two wire staples for quick 
setup. All bands are packed 1000 to a case except 4x4x4-inch which are packed 
SOO to a case. 
STAPLED WOOD PLANT BANDS 
Size in Weight Per Size in Weight Per 
inches per 1000 1000 inches per 1000 1000 
134x134x24, ....28 Ibs. $4.50 24x2%yx3_ ...... 38 lbs. $5.20 
2 x20 x2 ....28 Ibs. 4.50 Bae) Seth Beles Gano 45 lbs. 5.60 
es Che SOR DS eco ee Los 4.60 
inh oration PoE at 4 OG ie et, SEPM Cyst 70 Ibs. 5.80 
WWYyx2Vax2%y ....28 Ibs. 4.80 ASA eeXG reheated os 90 lbs. 5.90 
214x2Yyx2Y%y ....38 Ibs. 4.90 7 lias ¢ ae). <, Ok RR Ms 90 lbs. 6.80 
Packed 1000 to a case except 4x4x4-inch which are packed 500. 
“ BIRD’S VITA-BANDS 
WHETHER you start your crop in Vita-Band ““H’’, Vita-Band “D”’, which 
disintegrates in the soil, or Vita-Band ‘‘10°*, for the shorter growing periods, you 
can move whole flats at a time. Individual plants are easily removed from the flats 
for quick transplanting without shock. 
HIGHER net profits result because crop handling is more economical, plants are 
healthier and mature earlier. 
PLEASE NOTE: When ordering Vita-Bands check chart how sizes are packed. We 
do not break cartons. Prices are per 1000. ~ 
VITA-BAND. 10 for short growing periods. 
Will usually contain root growth up to approxi- 
mately 8 to 10 weeks. Nutrient-treated with 
quickly available plant food . . . your judgment 
determines need for additional feeding. Vita- 
Band 10 is identical to Vita-Band "D"” except Vita-Band 
10 is removed at time of transplant. Vita-Band "D” is not. 
VITA-BAND D contains root growth until 
grower chooses to let root through Band. 
Only quick, slight pressure is needed to crack 
QUANTITY 
Band. Do not remove Vita-Band “D” when é PER CASE 
transplanting. Band disintegrates in the soil WEIGHT 
permitting free growth of roots from time of transplant. PER CASE 40 LBS} 48 LBS 35 LBS | 23 LBS 
Nutrient-treated with quickl ilabl lant f 
utrient-treated with quickly available plant food QUANTITY 
PER CASE 
EIGH 
PER CASE (27 LBS| 32 LBS 24 LBS| 32 LBS 
AS, VITA-BAND H is the new nutrient-treated 
successor that replaces Bird Vita-Band 40. 
Vita-Band “H” will control root growth of 
those plants which demand extra long growing Ad 
periods, 
Red AI SOAS ACNE BIRD TOM THUMB FLATS 
in good condition and protect your reputation Tom Thumb Flats are made of heavy water 
for shipping sturdy, healthy plants. They save proof fibre resinous material. Use with Vita- 
packing time. Shipped to you set up and ready Band ‘‘D’’ or-Vita-Band **10°’. The most eco- 
to use, these pots make shipping a simple one- nomical way to sell potted annuals in dozen lots. 
step operation. Potted plants sell easier at premium prices. 
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VITA-POTS. Grow and ship in the same pot-—— No. 1 for 1 doz. Win. Bands 
saves labor and leaves root ball undisturbed. No. 2 for 1 doz. 2-in. Bands 
Nutrient treatment, so successful in Vita-Bands, 
has now been applied to this sturdy resinous pot. 
Reduces watering. 
Sold in Units of 1000 Only 
Prices per 1000 
Red Pots Vita-Pots 
Specify style A or B and color if imprinting 
is desired. 
Add $3.00 per M to cost below for printing. 
Size —— Combination 
2Y¥,-inch (1000 per carton) ..$ 8.60 $14.30 Cob ates 1 M Flats Tomelhum 
214-inch (1000 per carton) .. 8.70 14.85 12M Vita-Band D 12M Vita-Band 10 Sold in Units FI 
3. -inch (1000 per carton) .. 9.15 16.40 Per 1000 Sets Per 1000 Sets of 250 Sets = 
3Y>-inch (1000 per carton) .. 12.20 21160 mai | eee eee = = 
4 -inch ( 500 per carton) .. 14.70 aie Size Size Size Size Only oe Ize 
5 inch ( 500 per carton) .. 18.15 an No.1 No. 2 No.1 No. 2 Per 1000 No.1 No. 2 
6 -inch ( 500 per carton) .. 22.25 $88.50 $98.20 $86.45 $95.65 $44.70 $49.60 
Discounts: 50,000—5% 
